Romelu Lukaku

[HD3D 1,038]

It's a shame. The kid had the potential to be a real star but his lack of brains would have done us more harm than good.

Upon visiting Stamford Bridge in 2009, Lukaku said “What a stadium. If one day in my life I will cry, it will be the day I play here. I love Chelsea.”. But success at Everton success has made him arrogant, he lost his humility, he claimed his childhood hero was Drogba but now he has thrown in the trashcan the opportunity to be personally tutored by his biggest idol and the chance to one day outshine him, because he believes he's too good and the club should be kissing his feet.

Good luck to him.

[BenIsLegend 475]

Couldn't make it 'just yet' I'd say... Let's follow up the next few months / years

I expect him to move to a proper top European CL club in 2 years (when he would actually be ready for nr 1/2 spot)

So whats the problem here? We would have welcomed him as second choice ST since even you yourself say he isn't ready for a number 1 spot? If he is as good as you say he is then he would have been a number one choice in two years time but instead he ran off to Everton. For a big club like Chelsea giving their second choice ST to someone the age of Lukaku is a big deal.

[mediator 2,026]

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9400945/ffp-a-factor-in-lukaku-sale

Mourinho talks about the sale of Lukaku.

FFP a factor in Lukaku sale

I don't buy this, we are doing really well with FFP or that means that another big signing will arrive soon

[burrogol 16]

Exactly. So why are you whining about his situation at CFC then?

I'm not whining about his (ex) CFC situation? It only makes sense IMO for all parties. I only dislike people bogus explanations/hatred based on torn paparazzo / ' Mourinho insiders' statements. Good riddance, for all parties IMO...

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Getting Drogba now looks even pointless.

Love Drogba, but he is 36 yo and cant count as backup. He is just a striker who should jump in for max 5 games.

With Lukaku gone, and that to Everton, another Pl club, its just ridiculous. In that case the fee should be 30m+...

If we dont get another striker and stick to Costa, Torres and Drogba I think its safe to say PL or CL will be damn hard to win. Costa cant play all the time...

[Blue Gino 377]

[didierforever 7,349]

FFP a factor in Lukaku sale

I don't buy this, we are doing really well with FFP or that means that another big signing will arrive soon

or maybe the sale of torres at cut price!!!

[stroey 2,525]

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9400955/lukaku-credits-martinez-role

Video of Lukaku talking about the move earlier

[burrogol 16]

All clubs are 'fighting' ffp....we're just doing a damn good job of winning that fight.

Lukaku is a decent striker who simply couldn't make it at a top European club. He'll be happier at Everton where there's less competition and less expectation.

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9400945/ffp-a-factor-in-lukaku-sale

This one's for you Dr Phil! ;-)

[different level 1,056]

I couldn't support any club who doesn't know about growing footballers -and the importance of playing time, education and patience which come with it.

Ps/ I support a club who has grown Lukaku, Kompany, Januzaj, Musonda and Thielemans in very recent times. Good luck with your 'superstar' bunch... No way Jose lol!

Then what are you doing here? There are not many (any) good Anderlecht forums around are there?

[SinineUltra 1,170]

FFP a factor in Lukaku sale

I don't buy this, we are doing really well with FFP or that means that another big signing will arrive soon

You're right but what else could he possibly say to stay civilized? Of course play the FFP card. Regarding signing an important player - fingers crossed mate.

[Myself 793]

he has left us to PLAY

He would get playing time here, too.

Courtois justifies a big mouth, he's one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Lukaku doesn't.

[stroey 2,525]

Getting Drogba now looks even pointless.

Love Drogba, but he is 36 yo and cant count as backup. He is just a striker who should jump in for max 5 games.

With Lukaku gone, and that to Everton, another Pl club, its just ridiculous. In that case the fee should be 30m+...

If we dont get another striker and stick to Costa, Torres and Drogba I think its safe to say PL or CL will be damn hard to win. Costa cant play all the time...

Drogba will get the Ba-role of last year at games like PSG, he's perfect for that role with his attributes, age (won't complain) and experience. The real problem is our 2nd striker: Torres. We must get rid of him and get a great 2nd striker who wants to be a back-up, Bony/Remy would be perfect.

Costa, Bony/Remy, Drogba sounds good imo.

[BenIsLegend 475]

He would get playing time here, too.

Courtois justifies a big mouth, he's one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Lukaku doesn't.

He would get lots of playing time here. Especially if we make it into the latter stages of the Champions league/ FA cup etc. Lukaku would probably become our sole striker in the League at that point with Costa playing in the champions league etc.

[Barbara 15,149]

dont start the Belgium .. Brazil thing .. you are better than this

wasn't my intention... and didn't that thing already die anyway? It was one of the most stupid things here and I'm glad it's gone. But one must wonder why the guy comes here to say shit about us, roman, the board, etc...

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Good riddance, he's a tool

[Viper22 2,418]

[Toli 977]

ChelsTransferGossip ‏@ChelsTransfer 25m

Jose Mourinho (1/2): "Lukaku wanted to play for Chelsea but clearly only as the first choice striker..." #CFC #EFC

ChelsTransferGossip ‏@ChelsTransfer 26m

Jose: "Romelu was always very clear that in his mentality & approach he was not highly motivated to come to a competitive situation at #CFC"

so basically what we was talking about..he wanted to be no 1 striker lol....